October 2013
Celebrating Life in Middlebury
from farm
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Horsing
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Contents
Welcome Letter & What’s Online inMiddlebury
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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTH: David Arment
around town
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Chamber: New Member Update TOWN MANAGER’S UPDATE: The Ins and Outs of Government PARKS REPORT: Trails, Celebration, Riverfest, Mini Golf
Contributors Publisher & Editor-in-chief Melissa Troyer Melissa@inMiddlebury.com GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER Katie Brenneman Katie@inMiddlebury.com STAFF WRITER Tammy Tilley Tammy@inMiddlebury.com OFFICE MANAGER & SALES Amy Adkins Amy@inMiddlebury.com Staff writer Danielle Miller Danielle@inMiddlebury.com
ONLY IN MIDDLEBURY: Horsing Around MIDDLEBURY MILESTONES: Birthdays and Anniversaries MIDDLEBURY GIVES BACK: Middlebury Food Pantry COMMUNITY CALENDAR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: Director’s Update
featured stories
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FROM FARM TO TABLE: Friends enjoy a locally sourced meal
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MEETING OF THE MINDS: Christy Fisher’s Road to Recovery
living well
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PETS PAGE: There Once was a Martin Who Lived in a Boot REMEMBER WHEN: Miller’s Cider Mill
schools
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SCHOOL UPDATES
dining guide
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EATING WELL
coupons
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THIS MONTH’S COVER:
A group of local friends share a glimpse of their farm to table party which celebrated fresh, locally sourced food. Photography by Kris Mueller.
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Chamber of Commerce
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A Note from the Middlebury Chamber of Commerce
This month, the Chamber welcomes some of its newest members. Whether it’s a business you’ve known for many years or one of the ‘new kids in town’, please tell them that you saw their name listed in this article and that you appreciate their continued dedication to our community: • ADEC, Inc. and Gaining Grounds Coffee House • Copper Wireless • Firefly Home Care, LLC • Golden Star Furniture • Hershberger Steel Erecting • Hochstetler Roofing Services • Michiana Sports Authority • Orange Diamond Solutions, LLC • Party Central • Ultra Body Works • Verizon Wireless Would you or your business like to become a Chamber member? We would love to have you! The Chamber focuses on developing our community’s business partners through promotion and communication, as well as through growth and improvement opportunities. The Chamber’s Board of Directors wants the Chamber to be what you want it to be.
The Chamber is looking for committee members for the following initiatives and events:
• The Chamber’s Annual Dinner • Small Business Expo • Marketing Committee • The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing We welcome those who are willing to bring ideas and a positive attitude about promoting the Middlebury community. As Norman Vincent Peale said, “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” So, do just that – believe in yourself and your abilities – and share them with the community so that, together, we can help make Middlebury an even more wonderful place to live!
For more info: 574-825-4300 www.MiddleburyINChamber.org Middlebury Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
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picture THIS This Month’s Featured Photographer:
David Arment By Tammy Tilley
David Arment has been taking pictures since 1968 when he was a high school photographer. For him, taking pictures is a hobby, a challenge, and a medium through which the soul can heal. You can find David in Shipshewana at the Fall Crafter’s Fair on October 3-5. You’ll see more photos of the great outdoors, including close-up photos of eagles, bear, deer, and moose. Enjoy this sampling of David’s work.
Reflection David and his wife Pam, who also takes photographs, are drawn to scenes with reflections in them. “We love the duck with its reflection in the water,” he said. “I have a lot of photos from Bonneyville Mill, but this one is special. I like the reflection in the water and the time of day when the sun is at just the right angle to give you that golden glow.”
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Discovery “It’s interesting to me that these days, everybody has a camera, if not on their phone, then a digital camera,” David explains. What can really set one photo apart from another is the photographer’s ability to capture that which typically goes unnoticed. “People might miss how amazing the sky is as they’re driving beside a hay field [above left], or they might miss the ruggedness of the old barn because they’re looking at a huge field of mustard weed [below]. Photos help you see what you might normally miss.”
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One of the things we’ve learned since living among the Amish is they know exactly which buggy and horse belongs to which person, just like the English know their cars and drivers.”
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around TOWN Town Manager’s Update
The Ins and Outs of
Town Government By Mark Salee, Town Manager
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any times, when I am in a meeting, someone refers to the ‘Town of Middlebury’ fire department or the ‘Town of Middlebury’ library. Even though the library and the fire department are located in our town, they both serve a larger population: the Middlebury Township. It comes to my attention that many people aren’t aware of how our town government works, so I thought I would take this time to give a brief overview.
The Town of Middlebury has five departments, a Clerk-Treasurer with two Deputy Clerks, a Town Manager, and a five-member Council. The Town Council members are elected, and they function as the executive and legislative branches of government. The Council works in conjunction with the Clerk-Treasurer, who manages the day-to-day business for the town. As an elected official, the Clerk-Treasurer is executive in function, and operates independently of the Town Council. However, the Council has the final say on the town’s operational budget. The Town Council authorizes the hiring of staff to run the operations in our community. This staff includes two Deputy Clerks unThis article is sponsored by:
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der the Clerk-Treasurer, a Town Manager, a Water Utility Superintendent with two employees, a Wastewater Utility Superintendent with two employees, a Public Works Superintendent with four employees, a Park Manager, and a Town Marshal with a secretary and six police officers. In the months to come, my report will focus on each of these town government functions, giving you an insight into how they operate and what services they provide in our community. Be sure to keep reading each month to learn more! (Oh, and by the way, the library and the fire department are awesome. Though they are not part of the official town government, they are definitely an integral part of our town!)
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the Parks Department By Tom Enright, Parks and Recreation Manager
Fore!
This could be one of the last times of the year to grip your golf club and take in 18 holes. Just imagine the experience: you and your club, the beautiful course, the luscious greens, the smell of books…What?! Yes, it’s back: the very popular Mini-Golf in the Library – the one time of year you can swing a club and knock around a golf ball without getting thrown out of the library. Bring the whole family out to the Middlebury Community Public Library to enjoy 18 of the most cleverly designed holes you may ever play. It’s a blast, and your green fees will help support three great organizations. This event is organized by the Middlebury Community Enrichment Council (MCEC), which is comprised of The Friends of the Middlebury Library, The Friends of Middlebury Parks, and the Middlebury Historical Museum. The course is open to the public on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am - 5 pm. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids 12 and under.
The Parks Department and the Friends of Middlebury Parks would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for supporting two of our most recent special events.
We can’t say enough about our sponsors and volunteers. Events like these are what make Middlebury a fun place to live, and the Parks Department could not provide these events without the generous and dedicated people who support them. Thank You!
Riverfest The 4th annual Middlebury Riverfest was a great success. We believe this year’s event provided the best edu-tainment (education combined with entertainment) yet. The whole point of Riverfest is to show how important fresh water is to every living thing, and how fun it can be. Plus, we highlight the value of the Little Elkhart River as a wonderful and vital resource to our community.
Middlebury Trails Celebration The Middlebury Trails Celebration featuring the ‘Give us a Try-Athlon’ was a wonderful event. The newly completed sections of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and other trails through town were highlighted as participants walked, ran, and rode bikes. The ‘Try’ experience was not over after the races. The Hospitality Tent was also a fun experience, and local food and beverage vendors supplied tasty treats and drinks to try.
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For more info: 574-825-3283 www.MiddleburyIn.org Middlebury Parks on Facebook
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...only in Middlebury!
Horsing Around
By Rich Troyer
Photos provided by Kris Mueller
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f you’ve lived in Middlebury for very long, you have probably heard a story or two or you’ve seen a sight that made you shake your head, smile a little smile, and say, “Only in Middlebury!” You know the kind of thing I’m talking about. Like the time Police Officer Gary Smith was involved in a one-vehicle, early morning, low-speed pursuit as he followed the same stray horse on Main Street twice in the same month. The first time, it seems that someone had noticed the horse walking south on Main Street and let Gary know about it. Officer Smith pulled up alongside the creature as it walked and put his window down to talk to the horse. The horse turned his head and looked at him and then began to trot on south out of town. Though he says now that he didn’t think the horse would actually pull over and stop, Gary flipped on his lights as a warning to other motorists and followed after, eventually getting to US 20 where the horse ran the stoplight and turned east with Gary in ‘hot pursuit’. About thirty minutes after chase began, the horse stopped at an Amish farmhouse where Gary and a friend were able to, quite literally, corral it. Officer Smith then put on his detective hat, discovered who the owner was, and contacted Joel Miller to come get his horse. But that’s not the end of the story. A few weeks later, as Officer Smith sat in the police station doing his pa-
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Middlebury Police Officer Gary Smith captures a different sort of suspect trying to flee on foot on two different occasions.
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perwork, there came a knock on the precinct door. An excited newspaper carrier shared the news with him that there was a horse loose on Main Street. Gary jumped in his squad car and found the same horse sauntering north on Main. This time Gary wasn’t going to ‘horse’ around with the creature. He stopped his car and got out of it. He stood there as the horse drew closer. Officer Smith steeled himself for whatever may come, he put his arms out to the side and the horse walked right up to him, stopped and stared him in the face, and then dropped his head on Gary’s shoulder surrendering to his new friend. Gary made another early morning call to Joel to come pick up his horse. When Joel got there he thanked Gary, apologized again for the inconvenience and then they smiled at each other, shook their heads, and thought to themselves, “Only in Middlebury!”
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Middlebury Milestones
Middlebury
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In honor of these celebrations, a donation will be made to the Middlebury Food Pantry.
Birthday Wishes to: 10/1 10/1 10/2 10/4 10/5 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/8 10/8 10/9 10/10 10/11 10/11 10/11
Jared Yoder Barb Haarer Randy Grewe Alyssa Eash Kyle Klunder Jami Stamm Reese Holland Marlys Stutzman Kathy Smith Essie Ellis 90th Birthday Stephanie Hickman Elizabeth Berkey Dick Berkey Rich Milewski 65th Birthday Sayra Cerna
10/11 10/12 10/12 10/14 10/15 10/18 10/22 10/24 10/25 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28
Sean Gannon Pamela Tomlinson Chaney Tami Osborne Fran Miller Dena Deal Aiden Miller Brent Miller Jessica Gannon Christy Fisher Becky Fogle Moe Miller Doretta Janowski James Hickman
Have a celebration in November? Let us know in one of 3 ways:
1. Email: Milestones@inMiddlebury.com; 2. Facebook: www.Facebook.com/inMiddlebury; 3. Mail: inMiddlebury, PO Box 1314, Middlebury, IN 46540.
Please submit your information no later than October 9 for the November issue.
Anniversary Celebrations to: 10/2 10/6 10/8 10/9 10/9 10/20 10/27
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Rich & Jane Milewski Chuck & Linda Pieri Sam & Chrissy Tokar Kevin & Jo Fulmer Al & Deb Miller Gary & Nean Smith Denny & Sherri Tavernier
Does someone have a milestone celebration? If your loved one is turning 65 or older, or if a couple is celebrating a milestone anniversary (25th, 50th), feel free to provide a photo! If room allows, we will publish that photo along with the celebration. If you are submitting a digital photo, please provide a high quality resolution jpeg photo.
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Happy Ellis! for the future. something about celebrating milestones planning Essie to and It’s been a privilege to walk through milestones and transitions with Middlebury’s families for many generations. Congratulations to those who are celebrating milestones this month!
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Middlebury Gives Back
What’s in
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YOUR Cupboard? A Closer Look at the Middlebury Community Food Pantry By Stephanie J. Salisbury
“You need to find something that you love to do, and then find a way to make a living at that.” –Pam Bingaman Recently, I had a chance to speak with Pam Bingaman, the Director/Coordinator for the Middlebury Community Food Pantry, and she gave me a better idea of what the pantry does and how it differs from other pantries in Elkhart County and around the country. Pam believes that our stories help shape us to become who we are, and help us find the path God has in store for us. Her story is one that seems common in this area; at one point, she was a single mother of three, struggling to get by after being laid off from the RV industry. “My mom used to go to the grocery store and buy extra for us,” Pam recalls with a smile. During her job hunt, she found and was laid off from a job as a house inspector as well, and had discovered her love of helping people along the way. When her pastor asked her to help out at the food pantry, she was hesitant but fell in love right away. Open Saturdays from 8 am to 11 am, the day begins with a devotional-style welcome and, in those first months, Pam was often in tears as she spoke and listened
to people’s stories, all reflecting her own. With only two of them to help in the beginning, after a long three hours, they would just look at each other exhausted. Most pantries had very strict rules and regulations, but being new to this, they made their own rules. “What good are ten or fifteen items to a family that doesn’t have enough food?” she asked. “So, we decided to give them enough food for a week. Then, we threw out the restrictions; you could come more than twice in a year, because if you’re out of a job this month, what if you don’t have one next month? We used our own experiences to lay out the groundwork for what we decided to do.” Things began to escalate quickly. “Because the economy tanked, our attendance started to double every month. We jumped to 24, then to 48 families. Our top was 201 families in a 2 ½ hour period on a Saturday morning! God was so kind; He knew this was coming. When I look back, it was clear He brought us by baby steps. If I’d known in 2008 what was going to happen, there’s no way I would have taken [the position], I would’ve been too afraid!” Pam laughs. “He brought us along.”
HOW YOU CAN HELP! ATTEND A FUNDRAISER:
The “What’s in YOUR Cupboard” Pantry Fundraiser Dinner will be Friday, October 18th, at the First Mennonite Church at 203 E. Lawrence Street from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Donations (both food and/or monetary) are welcome and appreciated! Though it’s a fundraiser dinner, there will also be a raffle and entertainment, possibly tours of the pantry, and much more! You don’t want to miss it!
DONATE FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
Pam assures me that NOTHING goes to waste! Some items that are always useful, however, are fresh produce in particular, but also canned fruits, canned vegetables, cereal, and ANYTHING for babies. “You can’t buy diapers with food stamps,” she reminds us, among many other basic needs for baby.
DONATE MONEY:
Financial contributions are used to purchase meat and other proteins, and vouchers for eggs, milk, and margarine.
VOLUNTEER:
You can always show up from 8 am to 11 am on a Saturday morning, but it’s helpful to know ahead of time how many volunteers they might have. Call 825-5135 – there is a pantry extension, but to speak with someone immediately, talk to Angela in the office.
For more info: www.MiddleburyFoodPantry.org 574-825-5135 Middlebury Food Pantry on Facebook
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Community Calendar
October
Tuesdays: Toddler Time @ Library........10 am Storytime @ Library..................................11 am Thursdays: Babies & Books @ Library ...............................................................11 am Fridays: Optimist Club Breakfast @ Essenhaus........................................... 6:30 am
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American Legion Fish Fry – 5 pm
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Middlebury Walks for a Cure @ Orchard View Elementary – 9 am
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Middlebury Breakfast Trivia Night @ NHS Cafeteria – 6 pm
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Town Council Meeting – 6 pm
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American Legion Pork Chop Dinner – 5 pm
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Food Pantry Benefit: Pancake/Sausage Breakfast @ Am Legion – 8 am - 11am
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Pancake/Sausage Breakfast @ Loveway 7-10:30 am; Ride-A-Thon & Fair – 10 am-2 pm
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Kali Rose Concert/Dollars for Scholars Benefit @ NHS Performing Arts Center 2:30 pm
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K-3 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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4-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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No School
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American Legion Fish Fry – 5 pm
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3rd Friday Downtown – 5-8 pm
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Town Council Meeting – 6 pm
25 Fall Break No School 25
American Legion Pot Pie Dinner – 5 pm
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American Legion Steak Grill – 5 pm
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Trick or Treat – 5:30-7 pm
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October 2013 Special Events Have an event you’d like to promote? Contact us at info@inMiddlebury.com or 574.304.3913 for information.
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7 pm. This blue grass band’s roots shine through in their rich sibling harmonies and amazing instrumentation. Tickets are also available on site at the menu dining registration desk during business hours. General admission tickets purchased in advance are $15. www.Essenhaus.com, or call 574.825.9471.
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Essenhaus Home, Holiday, & Fashion Show Get a sneak preview of the latest trends in winter apparel, home accents and decor. Enjoy a delightful fashion show, fun skits provided by the Village Shops staff, decorating tips, and door prize drawings. Oct 23 11 am-2 pm, Oct 24 11 am-2 pm, 6-9 pm, Oct 25 10 am-1 pm. Admission: $29, includes meal. Online: www.Essenhaus.com, or call
574.825.9471.
19 & 20
Gathering at Five Medals
Living History encampment at River Preserve County Park, one mile south of Fairfield High School on CR31. Depicts 18th and 19th century life along the Elkhart River near Potawatomi Chief Five Medals’ village. Merchants and demonstrators inhabit the camp including the Chief himself, river pirates, mounted troops, a real cannon and crew, and more! This year marks the 200th anniversary of War of 1812 activity in the area. October 18: Education Day. Schools may contact Patrick McGuire at 848-4322. Oct 19: 9 am – 5 pm. Oct 20: 9 am - 4 pm, plus Devotional Service. Adults $4. Youth under 12 $2. www.GatheringAtFiveMedals.org or www.Facebook.com/GatheringatFiveMedals
26 Dogwood Hills Fall Tree Auction
Choose from a wide variety of trees at great prices. The majority of the tree stock will be balled/burlapped and ready for planting. All the plants are freshly dug this fall, not old stock. www.DogwoodHillsTreeFarm.com or 574-825-3363.
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LoveWay’s 19th Annual
Ride-A-Thon Fundraiser
Photos by Cheryl Thomas
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or 40 years, LoveWay has been serving the Elkhart County community with our unique therapeutic equestrian programs to help our students overcome challenges. With community support and the help of over 150 volunteers, our program has grown exponentially this year! We welcome you to come and see all we have to offer and meet our incredible staff, volunteers, and horses that make it all happen.
ly, a 10-mile trail ride. The day starts with breakfast from 7 am to 10:30 am. Lead off of the horses will be at 10 am for riders. For those that aren’t able to hit the trails, they will be having their Fall Frolic which will be a fun time with pony rides, face painting, a bake sale, and much more! This event is one of the ways LoveWay is able to fund their programs and keep their unique service going.
October 12th marks the 19th annual Ride-A-Thon Fundraiser for LoveWay. This is an amazing time for all ages that includes a pancake breakfast held by the Exchange Club, the Fall Frolic and, most important-
Celebrating 20 Years! Twenty years ago, Todd and Cindy Lederman planted five acres of trees on their property on County Road 39 for the sole purpose of having woods in front of their home. Several years later, more than just shade and flowering trees had taken root: the Ledermans had an idea for something new. They sold their busy excavating business and found themselves the owners of Dogwood Hills Tree Farm, where now, twenty years after planting their first little seedlings, they care for over thirty acres of trees. On Saturday, October 12th, the Ledermans are throwing a townwide customer appreciation day to celebrate those twenty years of being in business. Their farm is located at 53899 CR 29. “This is our way of thanking the community for their support over the years,” said Cindy. Todd, agreeing, added, “It has been a real joy to serve an expanding community and to be a part of Middlebury with our business. The neat thing is, we’re making an improvement on people’s properties!”
“They freely shared their knowledge of trees and were very encouraging,” said Todd. “We are so grateful for their guidance and tips.” Congratulations on your business milestone, Lederman family. Thank you for providing our yards with beautiful trees to climb on, swing on, rest under, and appreciate.
Todd and Cindy are quick to speak about two well-known Middlebury men who helped them get their start: Dana Snyder and Lyle Case. Snyder is a former school counselor and Case, now deceased, worked at the former Case’s Greenery and Krider Nursery.
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featured STORY
From FARM
to Table
By Tammy Tilley & Michelle Miller Photos by Kris Mueller
Friends deeply connected. A picturesque dinner setting. A magazine-inspired table. These components, combined with homegrown ingredients, create a perfectly relaxed evening that anyone can duplicate. 16 InMiddlebury Magazine | OCTOBER 2013
This Middlebury group threw a fabulous dinner made with locally sourced foods, and you can, too! Middlebury friends Mike and Cindy Ahonen, Mike and Robin Miller, Mark and Susan Salee, Jay and Joanna Wilson, Michelle and DeWayne Miller, and Randy Miller and Alison Keller from Kentucky have been enjoying company and dinner parties for quite some time, but recently, Michelle and Robin, inspired from the clean and local eating movement, decided to have a pitch-in meal comprised only of locally-sourced foods.
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Said Michelle, “Many items came from both the Millstream Farmers’ Market and the Goshen Farmers’ Market, but there were also some ‘special’ sources. John and Toni Rowe from Grass is Greener Farms in Bremen raised the chickens. The eggs [in the frittata] were from my brother’s chickens on his small farm. Some veggies were from my garden. Almost everyone had a ‘secret’ source for the best tomatoes or the freshest herbs or the creamiest cheese. The guests took turns churning the ice cream. “The setting made the evening even more special. Mike [Miller] has spent years caring for his perennial plants and trees. He knows not only the names of ALL of them, but can tell you exactly where he got them. Most of them have been divided from friends’ plants or obtained from sharing from local gardens. He has collected seedlings from forests and stray plants from roadsides and cares for them all beautifully. He also raises birds, and his peacocks strolled through the party as though they were invited guests.
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“After dark, we lit candles along the table, started a bonfire, and continued the festivities into the night.” - Michelle Miller
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Middlebury Boys & Girls Club Director Membership: $15.00. Programs: Thousands. Love and Care: Priceless. The annual fee for a Middlebury student to attend the Boys and Girls Club is $15.00. That’s 188 days of priceless love and care for one of our Middlebury students.
Since the Middlebury Club opened its doors in 2002, they have been serving youth ages 6-18 in everything from academic assistance to athletics. “We listen to what the children want, what the parents ask for, and what the community needs, and then we develop our program around all of these factors,” said Wheeler. The Boys & Girls Club of Middlebury has a robotics team, a four-season traveling varsity athletic program, and offers homework help to all students. The Middlebury Club has also created their own small group programs such as ‘Risk Taker’, an entrepreneurial club, zookeepers, and edible arts, all designed to keep the children engaged in the learning process. “Everything we do at the club has a purpose,” said Wheeler.
Youth Development Professionals at the Boys & Girls Club spend each day making sure the children who walk in the door feel they are important and have a safe place to be away from home or school. Three special events a year, along with donations from the community, are what keep the membership cost so low. Support from everyone helps to ensure that children get what they need right here in our own community. The special events include the November dinner and auction, the August Help Pack a Backpack, and the September Gran Fondo bike-riding event. “Every child is unique and comes to the Club for different reasons,” said Wheeler. “Regardless of their reasons, we are just happy to have them a part of the Boys & Girls Club family.
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What will those students do during those 188 days? “More than you probably know, and probably more than we can list,” laughed Boys & Girls Club of Middlebury Club Director Lara Wheeler.
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Northridge High School News from Mr. Troyer, Vice Principal
Upcoming Events at NHS October 5 – Optimist Trivia Night October 13 – Kali Rose Benefit Concert Oct 18 & 25 – NO SCHOOL
worship services around the world. Kali’s performance includes original Christian inspirational songs as well as country spiritual favorites with a new sound. Partial proceeds from this concert will benefit the Northridge Dollars for Scholars program to provide scholarships to graduating seniors planning to attend a 2- or 4-year institute of higher education. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and can be purchased from members of the Dollars for Scholars Board, local merchants, First State Bank of Middlebury, or in the front office of Northridge High School. Seats are general admission. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration through music. Kali will also have her CDs available for purchase after the concert.
Meet Ms. Shelly Wilfong The New NHS Assistant Principal
A Little Bit of Country and a Little Bit of Soul On Sunday, October 13th at 2:30 pm, Northridge Dollars for Scholars will host a benefit concert in the NHS Auditorium featuring Kali Rose, the 2011 Inspirational Country Music Award Female Vocalist of the Year. Kali has also received three nominations for this year’s Inspirational Country Music Awards to be held in Nashville this month. She has been featured in Power Source, a Christian magazine publication. Kali has performed throughout the country blending her powerful voice with inspirational messages all within a strong country format. Her music can be heard on Christian, Country, and Gospel radio across the nation and she can be seen and heard on Christian
Northridge High School has a new Assistant Principal, Ms. Shelly Wilfong. Ms. Wilfong joins us from Goshen High School where she taught Social Studies for 17 years. Along with her duties as Assistant Principal, she will also assume the role of IB Coordinator. Outside of school, Ms. Wilfong is a big Indianapolis Colts fan and also enjoys spending time with her dog. We are glad to have Ms. Wilfong on board and welcome her to the NHS team.
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Swingfest will feature choirs from area high schools and the concert and show choirs at Northridge High School and Middle School. Performances by the Northridge High School and Middle School Choirs begin at 3pm.
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Tickets are available at the door and include dinner and entry for the shows. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 5 to 12, with children 4 and under free. Drive-through carry-out is also an option for $10. Admission for the performances only is $6. Pre-sale tickets are available from choral students and the NHS office. They are also available at the door.
Northridge SwingFry is November 9th The Northridge High School and Middle School choral departments are hosting SwingFry, a chicken and fish fry combined with their traditional Swingfest fundraiser, from 3 - 8 pm Saturday, November 9. Photo credit: Kris Mueller
The community dinner is the annual fundraiser for all Northridge choirs. Dan’s Fish Fry will provide dinner, which includes all-you-can-eat fish or chicken, coleslaw, bread, homemade dessert, and a drink. There will also be a silent auction and a bake sale.
For more information: www.mcsin-k12.org 2013 SwingFry on Facebook Call: 574.822.5190
Choir Dates: Nov. 9th Nov. 10th Dec. 7th Feb. 15th
SwingFry all day at NHS Show choirs perform at the Lerner Theatre with other area choirs Christmas Traditions Concert at NHS Northridge Choral Invitational at NHS
Marching Band Dates: Photo credit: Stacey Diamond
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October Home Games VARSITY: Football: 10/4 Goshen 7:30 pm Boys’ Soccer: 10/1 Wawasee 6:30 pm;
10/3 Warsaw 7 pm Volleyball: 10/1 Bethany Christian 7:30 pm; 10/3 Concord 6:45 pm; 10/10 Plymouth 7 pm; 10/17 Wawasee 7 pm
JV: Football: 10/14 Concord 6 pm; 10/19 Elkhart
ALL NORTHRIDGE ATHLETIC INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
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Memorial 10 am Soccer: 10/1 Wawasee 5 pm; 10/3 Warsaw 5:30 pm
OTHER DATES: Fall Sports Awards Night:
Volleyball: 10/1 Bethany Christian 6 pm; 10/3 Concord 5:30 pm; 10/17 Wawasee 5:30 pm
November 18, 7 pm, NHS Auditorium
FRESHMEN: Football: 10/3 Northwood 5:30 pm SENIOR NIGHTS: Boys’ Soccer: Oct. 3 Volleyball: Oct. 17
Athletic Director Mr. Dave Harms harmsd@mcsin-k12.org Assistant Athletic Director Mrs. Anne Griffith griffitha@mcsin-k12.org
Athletic Secretary Ms. Carolyn Petty pettyc@mcsin-k12.org Athletic Trainer Miss Michelle Lamb lambm@mcsin-k12.org
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Northridge Middle School News from Dr. Goodman, Principal
Middlebury since 2002, first at the high school and this is my 6th year at the middle school.”
Tell us about your family. “My husband, Jim, works for Lippert Components, Inc. and our daughter, Lucy is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI.” What are your interests outside of school? “I believe in 4-H! As a 4-Her, I was involved in beef, sewing, and foods to name a few. I like country music and I have horses.”
An Interview with Mrs. Rachel Vallance
Please help us welcome Rachel Vallance as the new assistant principal of Northridge Middle School! Here, you can get to know Mrs. Vallance and why she loves to help kids learn and grow to be the best people they can be.
What are you most excited about in your new position as assistant principal? “I’m most excited to work in a broader scope, bigger picture setting, and I’m excited about learning the rest of the school safety aspects. One thing I have always enjoyed about middle school kids in particular is the change they make throughout the school year. Several people have said they wouldn’t like my job, which is mostly discipline-related, but I like the opportunity to help students learn to make better decisions and celebrate their successes when they do.”
Where did you go to school? “I was born and raised on a progressive cash crop farm in mid-Michigan. I attended Breckenridge Community Schools, Central Michigan University for my B.S. in Education, Teachers of the Emotionally Impaired, Psychology, and Political Science and Michigan State University for my M.A. in K-12 Administration.” How long have you been in Education? “This is my 23rd year in Education. I taught at Swan Valley Public Schools in Saginaw, MI for 8 years. I was on the District School Board of Collier County in Naples, FL in the alternative schools for 3 years, and have been at
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Heritage Intermediate School News from Mrs. Dyer, Principal No Bullies!
Heritage Intermediate is a No Bully Zone! Several years ago, Heritage adopted the Olweus Bully Prevention Program that focuses on educating students about bullying and how to be a positive bystander: someone who stands up for what is right and treats others with kindness and respect. Each year, HIS holds a No Bully Zone Spirit Week in order to kick off the program. Promoting peace is an important part of the week’s plans. This year’s kick-off week was held September 23-27, with different activities each day. Identity Day focused on celebrating each individual’s gifts, talents, and interests. Staff and students alike created posters to hang around the school to celebrate their uniqueness. Students shared their posters with others so that each student had a moment in the spotlight. The school also celebrated International Day of Peace by collecting ‘Pennies for Peace’ in order to support Heifer Project International, an organization whose mission is to end world hunger by providing life-giving animals to families in need in third world countries. The school reached their goal of raising enough money to purchase a camel! It was an incredible way for the students to learn about giving to others. Another big event during the kick-off week was the Tim Hannig Pro-Kids Show. Tim performed an entertaining variety show for the student body during the school day, promoting honesty, kindness, and respect. In the evening, he performed a community show at the Northridge High School Auditorium. This event was free to families, courtesy of the HIS PTO and K-3 PTOs. It was a great way to bring families together!
Give-Back Night
Craving some chips and salsa? Hacienda (Linway Plaza, Goshen) is hosting a Give-Back Night to benefit Heritage on October 29! Hacienda will donate 20% from each receipt with an attached ‘coupon’ to the school. ‘Coupons’ will be sent home with each student. If you would like one, but don’t have a student at Heritage, please feel free to stop by the office to pick one up. ‘Coupons’ cannot be distributed at Hacienda, so be sure to pick yours up in advance. Would you love some Hacienda but cannot attend that night? No problem! Twenty percent of gift card purchases will also benefit the school! Gift cards must be purchased through the HIS PTO by October 28. Visit our PTO website for more information: www.mcsin-k12.org/his/pto.cfm
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Jefferson Elementary School News from Mr. Schwartz, Principal
Dates to remember for October PTO Book Fair Sept.30-Oct .1-4 Happy Day Club October 1 Pumpkin Display October 2-4 Grandparents Day October 4 School Board Meeting October 8
Fall Family Fun Night
End of 1st grading period October 11
On Friday, October, 11, the PTO will host Fall Family Fun Night (Tiger Tailgate) at Jefferson Elementary School at 6:30 pm. Be sure to show your school spirit by wearing your Jefferson Tigers Spirit Wear. Help is still needed in the following areas: Set Up: 4-5 pm; Food Service: 5-6 pm & 6-7 pm; Clean-Up Crew: 7-7:30 pm.
PTO Fall Family Night October 11 Camp Amigo Walk-A-Thon October 14-17 K-3 P/T Conferences October 15 K-8 P/T Conferences October 17 Picture Retakes October 17 No School October 18 School Board Meeting @ 4pm, October 22 Red Ribbon Week October 21-24 No School (Fall Break) October 25
Notes from the Nurse
Thank you to doctors Cripe and Stephens for volunteering your time in September for the first grade vision screenings. If you have any questions or concerns about the vision or hearing screening, please feel free to contact Mrs. Clemens, school nurse at 822-5357.
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Northridge Parents’ Council A Note from the NHS Parents’ Council By Rich Troyer
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s we move into another new school year, the issue of student safety at school is a hot topic, not just with parents, but with educators as well. Everyone wants to make sure our students remain safe and there are a wide variety of opinions on what schools should do to ensure the safety of their school population. Northridge High School and Middlebury Community Schools have carefully thought through various options and pulled together what they feel is the best practice for our community.
On October 14th at 7:00 pm, the Northridge Parents’ Council will host an evening with school Resource Officer Jeremy Shotts and Vice Principal Steven Troyer. These two gentlemen will talk about school safety and the plans Northridge has put in place to keep our high school safe. Following their presentation, you will have an opportunity to ask them questions regarding school safety. The meeting will take place in the Media Center/Library at the high school. We hope to see you there. If you have questions, please contact the NHS Parents’ Council by emailing NHSParentsCouncil@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/NorthridgeHighSchoolParents for more information.
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Middlebury Elementary School News from Mr. Miller, Principal
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PTO NEWS Welcome Back!
Summer flew by, and here we are looking forward to a fun and eventful year with our PTO! We invite you to come alongside us and take advantage of the many opportunities there are to get involved. What better way to teach our children to engage in school than by being engaged ourselves? For those of you who are new, or maybe are just not yet familiar with our PTO program, we encourage you to come to our monthly meetings.
Here is what you can expect: • • • • •
Child care during the meeting Information regarding various things going on within the school Casual, laid-back style of ”business” where a snack is often provided Opportunity to help with decision making if so desired Parents just like you who have their child’s best intentions in mind
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Notes from the Nurse, Mrs. Miller: Our cafeteria is increasing the selection of colorful vegetables that we serve here at school. We want all of our students to eat as many vegetables as possible! New dietary guidelines specify that half your plate should be made up of fruits and vegetables. Kids with strong, healthy bodies are better learners!
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OVE Welcomes our New Teachers & Staff for 2013-14
Left-to-Right: Lori Gonzalez, Laura Chapman and Drew Graber.
LAURA CHAPMAN — KINDERGARTEN: My name is Laura Chapman. I grew up in Middlebury and, as a Northridge graduate, I played tennis and basketball. After high school, I headed to Indianapolis to complete my degree in Elementary Education at the University of Indianapolis. I spent 7 years teaching Kindergarten in an urban setting in Wayne Township. In the Spring of 2012, my husband and I had our first son. We decided to move back to the area to be closer to our families and to raise a family of our own. I am thrilled to be working at Orchard View with a wonderful staff and great students! DREW GRABER – 2ND GRADE: Hello! My name is Mr. Drew Graber. I attended Orchard View Elementary School when I was a kid and it is a true honor to be an Eagle again. I am a graduate of Manchester University and this is my first year in the profession. My favorite subject in school is definitely reading, because literacy is so connective and relevant to all subject matters that are taught in school. My favorite book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and my favorite children’s author is Kevin Henkes. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I am also involved in after-school sports programs at the high school. Again, I am so blessed to be back at Orchard View. I hope to make the same impact on children that my Orchard View teachers had on me! 30 InMiddlebury Magazine | OCTOBER 2013
LORI GONZALEZ — 3RD GRADE: My name is Lori Gonzalez. I have 5 years of teaching experience and I come to Orchard View after teaching 5th grade at Jefferson Elementary and Heritage Intermediate. My family and I moved to Middlebury last summer and we are happy to be a part of the community. In my time away from teaching, I worked at Bethel College with the International Student population there. I’m so excited to be teaching 3rd grade this year! I love learning, reading, knitting, and spending time with friends and family.
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York Elementary School News from Mrs. Buller, Principal
I would like to recognize all of the people in our community that have done so much to get our year off to a good start. Emmanuel Baptist Church dropped off thirty bookbags with supplies inside. We gave some out to students and even had some to share with other elementary schools in the district. Employees from Dexter Door just down the road in Bristol brought out piles of notebooks, pencil boxes, pencils, rulers, glue, tissues, and other supplies for our students. We left them piled in the office for a few days, and kids’ eyes popped when they saw everything! I know Dexter Door enjoyed helping just as much as the students will enjoy the supplies, because they inquired about what else they could do. The school mentioned our need for mentors to read with students and encourage them in school. They went back to Dexter Door and talked to management. They are now putting together a proposal to find a way to partner with York and mentor some of our students.
The Floria family, who had children go through York that still loves to give a little to our students. They called and asked for a list of shoe sizes for boys and girls for gym shoes. Within just a couple of days, I had bags of gym shoes in lots of colors and sizes for anyone who needed them. It is so refreshing and fun to be a part of such a supportive community. Education is obviously important to the staff at our school, and we know we are not alone when the community comes through like this for our students. This article is sponsored by
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What do the inventor of the MRI, the wife of a Northridge High School football coach, and you have in common? Middlebury… and more! Dr. Raymond Damadian invented the first MRI as well as the lesser-known stand-up MRI; he’s also the cousin to Burt Culver, owner of internationally renowned Culver Duck located on CR 10. Christy Fisher is the wife of NHS football coach Bryan, and both have suffered greatly from a fainting condition Christy has endured for nearly seven years now. And, if you or someone you love has experienced any sort of head trauma, you just might be interested in this meeting of the minds.
How It Began
In 2007, Christy began fainting on a daily basis, crippling her to the point where she had to quit performing just about any kind of normal task others might take for granted. She also had to wear a helmet constantly to protect her head due to the many concussions she had suffered. No one could diagnose her problem. 32 InMiddlebury Magazine | OCTOBER 2013
“I felt absolutely hopeless,” she said. “I lost everything except the love for my family and faith in God… but I almost lost those, too.” Bryan adds, “At first, the drop attacks were scary and not just because of the suddenness and lack of any kind of warning as to when they would happen, but scary due to some of the injuries that Christy suffered from the drop attacks. Injuries like breaking her nose several times, torn shoulder ligaments, hip and knee issues as well.”
A Chance Meeting
A little over three years ago, as Dr. Damadian was visiting his cousin Burt Culver, he noticed Christy wearing her helmet and said, “I can help her.” First, Dr. Damadian diagnosed Christy’s condition as Cranio-Cervical Syndrome. This condition occurs when trauma such as whiplash occurs. The C-1 and C-2 vertebrae are damaged, resulting in a lack of, or slower flow of, spinal fluid. Secondly, Dr. Damadian connected Christy with Dr. Scott Rosa, a chiropractic specialist in Rock Hill, New York. Dr. Rosa uses the Atlas Orthogonal Instrument, a non-intrusive, pain-free, and low-force percussion instrument to help correct misalignment in the Atlas, or the first cervical bone in the spine.
Said Christy, “The pressure applied by the instrument has to be so exact, so precise, it really takes a skilled doctor to do that. Dr. Rosa is great at this type of treatment. As an added bonus, it’s non-invasive, so I didn’t have to undergo any horrendous neck surgery that may not have worked anyway.”
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Who Lived in a Boot By Gloria Salavarria
Meet guest storyteller Gloria Salavarria: her tales are as varied as her own personal life and travel. After a long career in engineering, Gloria settled in Middlebury where you’ll see her most frequently riding her recumbent bike and taking photos for the media and volunteer groups. Gloria also travels throughout the world and in the last three years she has traveled to Turkey, Spain, New Zealand, Australia and Mexico.
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That little rhyming story has come to life in Middlebury in a beautifully odd way. Instead of a fictitious old lady, though, there really are some martins that live not in a shoe but in a boot!
Riding through Amish country, birdhouses can be seen at every farm. The bird that the Amish and many other farmers around here court the most is the martin. An avid hunter of insects that harm a farmer’s crops, the martin is considered a friend to all farmers, and the farmers return the courtesy. Martins are a communal bird and take nicely to apartment houses, but they also love gourds. Recently, 34 InMiddlebury Magazine | OCTOBER 2013
I happened upon a new kind of home in which a martin can build its nest and raise its young. You might call it “green building”. In my bike travels, I often ride up and down the same road many times, but at various times of the day and under different cloud cover, so different things will catch my eye. This was the case one day as I headed north on County Road 37 on my way back into Middlebury. I passed an Amish farm and saw men’s work boots hanging from a fence. At first, I thought they were just hung out there to dry, but then I considered the toes were pointed downward. If the boots were wet and needed drying,
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Story and photos by Gloria Salavarria
Story and photos by Gloria Salavarria
s the leaves turn color, nights grow cooler, and apples ripen, the Miller family begins making cider, apple butter, and other good things to delight those who stop by their cider mill just 1.2 miles northwest of the downtown Middlebury stoplight. To drive down to the mill race and the cider mill off Country Road 8 is to drive into part of Middlebury’s yesteryear known as the Lower Mill. (The Upper Mill is the site of the Popcorn Plant on East Warren Street in Middlebury.) At one time, the Lower Mill was the site of three water-powered mills that provided lumber, flour, and cider to the Middlebury community.
Vernon Miller's son, Sam Miller, is about to show us how he controls the flood gate on the millrace by raising and lowering the boards that make up the gate.
However, in 1977, Vernon Miller, who was the youngest son of Ezra, reopened the cider mill and operated it using water power until the need for repairs made it more practical to switch over to electric power.
The Lower Mill began in 1851 when Amos Davis hired two men to use a team of oxen and a slip scraper to dig a mill race and build a dam which both intensified and controlled the flow of water from the Little Elkhart River to the turbines of the mills located on this site. The Lower Mill’s grist mill, which converted grain to flour, was destroyed by fire in 1892; however, rebuilt vestiges of the former lumber mill can be seen on the west side of the property along with the barn. The Millers now use the water turbine in the former lumber mill to irrigate their garden and power wood-working tools. In the early 1900s, Robert A. Blood added a cider mill which also ran on water power from the Little Elkhart River. Ezra Miller, grandfather of the present Miller family living at the site, continued the cider-making business when he purchased the property in 1925, but the original cider mill was closed down in 1954 and the equipment was sold. 36 InMiddlebury Magazine | OCTOBER 2013
doesn’t last much beyond a week after it is made, so be sure to drink up quickly! Visitors often enjoy more than the food products that the Miller family produces. Brother Sam and his sisters Becky, Ruthie, and Kathy are generous in sharing their knowledge with others – a tradition they inherited from their father, Vernon, who had a passion for telling stories about local history as well as collecting local artifacts. Two of Vernon Miller’s legacies are the Old Timer’s meeting and the Middlebury Community Historical Museum which has its origins in talks Vernon had with the Reverend Bill Brouwers and others in the Middlebury community. He wanted the town’s past be shared with all, especially younger folks.
Alta and Vernon shared their love with an extended family of friends and relatives throughout Elkhart County.
The Millers begin making cider with the start of the apple-harvesting season at the end of August and continue cider production until the end of the year, but the Millers also make delicious apple butter and maple syrup so their store is open throughout the year. The Millers do not pasteurize their cider, so it will not be found on grocery shelves, but they can and do sell it directly to customers who come to them. The unpasteurized cider has a short shelf life and therefore
Vernon Miller (also known as Cider Vernon because there were five Vernon Millers in Elkhart County.) This was taken within the Cider Mill.
The Old Timer’s meeting is held at the Middlebury Town Hall on the second Tuesday of May. There, folks who grew up in Middlebury as well as long-time residents and kids of all ages, are welcome to come, share stories, listen, and learn about what life was like at one time in Middlebury. In many ways, the mills and the Millers have contributed to making Middlebury what it is today. To stop by the Cider Mill or the museum is to get a sip of the past. Miller Cider Mill: Follow Bristol Avenue/Country Road 8 just beyond the Middlebury town limit to 55514 County Road 8, which is on the east (right) side of the road. Take the driveway down to the mill site along the Little Elkhart River.
The mill race and the old Lower Mill site at Vernon and Alta Miller's place along the Little Elkhart River.
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Unloading apples to be sent through the Miller Cider Mill.
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Apple pulp dr opping into the sieve netti ng to get the last of the juice fr om the apples .
The cider press squeez ing the juice out of the apples. Vernon Miller is standing to the right of the press in this pictur e.
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